The Australian climate has been getting warmer, with record-beating temperatures being noted over the last couple of years. As such, Australian homeowners have found that shade sails are essential, especially for people living in the northern part of the country. When the sun is high and hot, shade sails protect you from the scorching rays of the sun while allowing you to enjoy the breeze outdoors. However, did you know that having shade sails installed on your patio could increase the value of your house?
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One of the key decisions that you will have to make as you shop for an awning has to do with the colour and construction of the awning fabric. This article discusses some of the attributes that you should consider when selecting the fabric.
The Awning Size
The size of the awning that you wish to buy should play a role in what fabric you choose for that awning. For example, people who would like to buy large awnings, such as those covering an area that is 20-feet wide, should select polyester fabrics.
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Without locks on your doors, anyone would be able to wander into your house whenever they wanted. And, unless you have electronic locks with a code or fingerprint recognition, your locks rely on keys to both keep your home secured and allow you access.
Everyone knows how important their house keys are to their home security, and most take care to keep them safe and protected. However, there are plenty of ways keys are regularly put at risk without their owners even realising.
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If you enjoy hosting barbecues and al fresco dinner parties, here are a few features which you might want to add to your garden, to ensure that it serves as the perfect venue for your outdoor soirees.
A pergola
One of the pitfalls of hosting a party in your garden is that you are at the mercy of the elements.
If you are having an outdoor get-together on a particularly bright, sunny day, your guests may find themselves feeling overly warm as a result of the blazing heat of the sun.
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No other room in your home will ever be more purposely designed for functionality and practicality than your kitchen. With so much function to fit into the small space of kitchens, it's easy for style to be put on the back burner. But that means having to live with a monotonous kitchen every day. While functionality is an integral part of a good kitchen, there's a lot you can do to bring your kitchen to life with style and character.
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About Me

Hello! If you are looking for some top home and garden tips you are in the right place. I never used to be at all interested in my home or garden. I was far too busy working for a large law firm. However, when I retired, I suddenly found that I had the time I needed to really pay attention to the place. I called in a number of contractors who assessed the condition of the property and explained what needed work and how I could improve my home and garden. I am really pleased with the work they carried out. I hope you like my blog which will describe the things I have learnt during my renovation project.